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Makes me realize, I haven't wrote a lemon in…wow months. :0

I love how all of you guys love Shinobu! I love writing his pov XD Luckily, I'll be able to update tomorrow too! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Much love!

Misaki and Usami stared down at each other with growing unease. Neither knew how to break the silence, neither knew what to say. They stood in place; eyes connected, and thoughts going rapid.

It was only until Shinobu's loud muffle, "I'm not letting you two out until you guys talk it over. You hear?" that Usami and Misaki broke eye contact.

The silence stretched on.

"For the love of-" Misaki couldn't stop the chuckle that escaped his lips at Shinobu's colorful language. Even Usagi-san lifted a brow in amusement. "I get it. You guys need privacy. I'll come back in an hour. That's enough time for you two to make up. In the meantime I'm going to find Miyagi. Ja!"

They could hear Shinobu's footsteps going further away and somehow the tension increased between them now that they were truly alone.

Misaki looked anywhere but Usagi-san. What was he going to do now? He couldn't believe Shinobu would do this to him! He should think of a way to get back at him, something that concerns Miyagi.

Misaki takes a quick glance at Usagi-san and feels his heart skip a beat at the sight. Usagi-san's eyes were avoiding his too, he was once again wearing his tie-seriously why?- and his usual collar shirt and blue jeans.

Misaki looks away. Usagi-san was the same. Then why did one look cause his heart to go 'doki-doki'? Surely he was going crazy. Misaki inwardly scowls. How many times has he thought of that? Ever since he arrived to this castle he's been experiencing something new every day, whether it was good or bad, and he learned all this from the people living here. He was no longer the naive boy of sunshine and Takahiro.

He saw how unfair life is to good people.

He saw how, despite all the bad things, everyone tried their best to look at the positive.

He saw how to look for the light in the darkness.

He learned it was ok to cry.

Misaki saw a family fighting for each other. That was why he respected everyone here and why he was so passionate to stop this curse.

Misaki felt his face heat up and his heart beat faster. But the only way to break the curse was for Usagi-san to fall in love and for the person to return his feelings.

He wasn't in love with Usagi-san! Well….he didn't think he was.

Misaki face flushed further and he inwardly panics. No! He was a man, damn it! He couldn't-

Misaki cursed as his thoughts didn't mind that Usagi-san was a man. He believed it was from seeing everyone in the castle being gay that was easing him into this. Even Shinobu! His best friend!

No way. Now way. No way! He wasn't in love, damn it! Agh! This sucks!

Misaki shifts on his feet, his eyes couldn't stop themselves from glancing at Usagi-san every now and then, it pissed him off!

Alright. He just needed to think calmly. First, Usagi-san was a kind man who rescued him and comforted him when he needed it.

Thump-thump.

He was gentle. He loved to tease him and would always pat his head lovingly.

Thump-thump.

Usagi-san would always encourage him in anything. Always.

Thump-thump. Thump-thump.

But.

Misaki felt his heart crumble.

But he.

Misaki looks up to Usagi-san and jumps when he sees Usagi-san studying him.

He lied about Takahiro.

"Why didn't you tell me about Onii-chan?"

-Shinobu

"Now, let's see…where did Miyagi run off to?" Shinobu peaks his head in the dining room and pouts when he sees no one present. Damn it! Where could he have gone? The kitchen perhaps? Shinobu closes the dining room and heads in that direction.

So far, Shinobu has been failing this whole month in snarling Miyagi. He had a feeling Miyagi knew about his pranks, by the growing amount of his traps that have failed as the weeks flew by, Shinobu knew he had to step up his game. He wouldn't give up! Miyagi belonged to no one right now and he'll be damned if he let anyone take him away!

Stepping into the kitchen, Shinobu was surprised to see Ijuuin-sensei cooking. The sound of sizzling oil and the smell of eggs assaulted his senses and a growl of hunger rumbled from his stomach. Despite being hungry, Shinobu was reluctant to stay within feet of Ijuuin-sensei.

On the day he and Misaki sneaked by the drawing room was the day his perspective on Ijuuin-sensei changed. He knew for a fact that innocent Misaki would over look these traits as Ijuuin being protective of him but for Shinobu it was something to be alarmed over.

He met these kinds of people before, dealt with them, and Shinobu was afraid for Misaki's safety. Looking at Ijuuin-sensei with new eyes, Shinobu knew for a fact that Ijuuin-sensei would stir trouble in the future. He had that power and Shinobu had to be by Misaki's side when that happens.

Before he could sneak back out however, Ijuuin-sensei notices his presence and turns to greet him with a soft smile. "Ah, Shinobu-kun, good morning."

Shinobu inwardly cringes. "Ah, good morning, Ijuuin-sensei."

Ijuuin-sensei looks over Shinobu's shoulder and frowns. "And Misaki?"

Shinobu tenses slightly. Ah. Crap! "Um, I don't know. He's probably hanging out with the others."

Ijuuin-sensei lifts a brow but smiles as he replies, "Really?" Shinobu flinches at the too polite tone. Ijuuin-sensei knew he was lying. Shinobu curses again. It's been a while since he'd played at this game. "You two are always together. I'm surprised he isn't with you right now."

Shinobu shrugs weakly. "Well, the others wanted to hang out with him so…" Worst comeback ever! Damn it!

"Hmm…" Ijuuin-sensei turns back to his cooking. "How about that Demon?" Shinobu inwardly groans. Why him!? "Do you know where he is?"

"No, I don't." He fucking knows! How? Was he that easy to read!?

"I see." Ijuuin-sensei gives him another smile over his shoulder.

He never liked this game. He'll polish his skills later. Right now he had to go and get Misaki and Usami and hide them-

"By the way Shinobu."

Shinobu freezes, "Y-yes?"

"I saw your Miyagi-san."

Shinobu's eyes widens with excitement. "Where!?"

"He mentioned going to the library."

Shinobu scowls at himself. Of course! He was such an idiot! "Thank you, Ijuuin-sensei!" Without waiting for a response, Shinobu runs out of the kitchen. His only thoughts were on Miyagi.